Penn State Extension Food & Health

02/10/2026

Learn practical ways to support cognitive, physical, and overall wellness as you age in this free virtual program from Penn State Extension and the Alzheimer’s Association. There's still time to sign up for today's session! Spend your lunch break with us!

📅 Upcoming Sessions:

February 10, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

March 31, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

🔗 Register: https://extension.psu.edu/healthy-living-for-your-brain-and-body

02/09/2026

Happy National Pizza Day! 🍕❤ We're celebrating with a fresh twist! This Garlic Roasted Tomato Flatbread loaded with roasted cherry tomatoes, spinach, and melty mozzarella, is simple, wholesome, and perfect for tonight’s slice!

Find the recipe here: https://extension.psu.edu/garlic-roasted-tomato-flatbread-recipe

Enjoy the day with something delicious and! 🍕✨

02/08/2026

Before you cheer for your team, take a moment to cheer for your heart! 🏈💓

Join the Heart-Healthy 12-Week Journey: https://pages.extension.psu.edu/heart-healthy-12-week-journey

02/07/2026

No Birds on the field 🦅 - just green goddess dip on the table. 💚
Here’s a new healthy recipe ready just in time for the big game 🏈

https://extension.psu.edu/green-goddess-dip-recipe

02/06/2026

Did you just make a big grocery store run to stock up for the big game? We’ve all been there. 🏈

But before you start using the porch as “extra fridge space,” you may want to rethink that plan!

https://extension.psu.edu/is-it-safe-to-store-food-on-the-porch-or-in-the-garage-during-the-winter

Many people store food outdoors in the wintertime. This article highlights some of the reasons that people may want to re-think that practice.

02/05/2026

🍲Did you make too much soup on national soup day? We are here to help! Our Let's Preserve resources can give you directions on how to safely preserve all types of food, including soup! Freeze-drying, like you see in this video, works very well for soup. 🥣

For full directions, check out our "Let's Preserve" fact sheets here: https://extension.psu.edu/food-safety-and-quality/home-food-preservation-and-safety/lets-preserve 💻

Send a message to learn more

02/04/2026

Happy National Homemade Soup Day! 🥣

Soup is a great way to get your veggies in during the winter! Use “no salt added” canned products and broth to keep it low in salt and heart healthy ❤️❤️❤️

Get the recipe in the comments 👇👇

Send a message to learn more

02/03/2026

Recipe drop! 🍫 These easy energy health bites are full of fiber, antioxidants and healthy fats.

https://extension.psu.edu/easy-energy-health-bites-recipe

Enjoy these quick, wholesome energy bites packed with nutrients for brain power and heart health.

02/02/2026

💙 February is American Heart Month! 💙
Join Penn State Extension to learn easy, delicious ways to support heart health.

🥗 In Person Classes: Let’s Cook for a Healthy Heart
📅 Multiple dates in February
🔗 www.extension.psu.edu/lets-cook-for-a-healthy-heart

💻 Virtual Cooking Class: Let’s Cook at Home for a Healthy Heart
📅 February 11 @ 12 PM
🔗 https://extension.psu.edu/lets-cook-at-home-for-a-healthy-heart

❤️ Webinar: Exploring the DASH Diet
📅 February 4 @ 12 PM
🔗 https://extension.psu.edu/exploring-the-dash-diet-to-lower-your-blood-pressure

🎉 February Special: Use discount code "Heart2026" for $5 off your webinar, workshop, or online registration in February or for February events

Cook smarter, eat healthier, and celebrate American Heart Month with us! 💙👩‍🍳

01/28/2026

Know your potato types! 🥔

Fingerlings color and shape are a welcome visual addition to any dish. Pan-frying and roasting enhance their robust flavor and showcases their wonderful nutty or buttery tastes.

Features: Nutty and buttery flavor with a firm texture

Best Uses:
Roasted
Pan Fried or Sauteed
Steamed
Microwaved

01/28/2026

👀Looking for more beef recipes??

The PA Beef Council has many delicious recipes, as well as cooking tips, right on their website!
Visit www.pabeef.org/recipes-cooking for more information

❤ Health Tip: To lower saturated fat intake, use lean cuts of beef, such as eye of round, top round, bottom round, sirloin tip, flank steak, tenderloin (filet mignon), and tri-tip!